Phelps, J.W., 1813-1885 to unknown

GLC02464.12

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GLC#
GLC02464.12-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
September 25, 1861
Author/Creator
Phelps, J.W., 1813-1885
Title
to unknown
Place Written
Newport News, Virginia
Pagination
1 p. : docket Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 19.5 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Written from Camp Butler. Recommends Lieutenant Colonel Garrett Dyckman of the 1st New York Volunteers for the position of Colonel. Of Dyckman, writes: "I could not say that there are no objections against him as the Colonel of a Regiment; but the question is whether another person of better qualifications than his is likely to be found to fill the vacancy. Colonel Dyckman's claims from service ought not to be overlooked; it would be unjust to do so. To set one aside who has borne the brunt should not be done for a slight cause." Also suggests that Captain Clancy (possibly James T. Clancy) from the same regiment should be promoted to Major, and Major Pierson (possibly John Frederick Pierson) should be promoted to Lieutenant Colonel.

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